Assistant Designer, Footwear: Sportswear, Training, Outdoor

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Supporting the design team as part of an international team in collaboration with marketing and development to design market-driven footwear products and concepts for the adidas brand specifically for the North American consumer across categories including Sportswear, Running, and Outdoor." 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design and development of creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or project.
• Collaborate with design team in researching trends, gathering consumer insights, solving design challenges and creating great product.
• Support in the visualization of ideas for products and ranges creatively and with clarity.
• Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Ability to stretch across both Footwear Design AND CMG (color, material and graphics) disciplines.
• Create accurate 2D and 3D tech packs.
• Contribute to tech pack handovers, submitting relevant information needed for the development process including proper 2D and/or 3D sketches, Detail callouts, Material Maps, CADs and any supporting artwork.
• Assist in creation of presentation boards including concept and consumer (where applicable), design sketches, materials, and accurate product information.
• Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.
• Verbally present concepts, products, and details with clarity and impact.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Design team members
• Product Marketing
• Development / Materials team
• NAM Sales team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design.
• Presentation and communication skills.
• High level of creativity
• Knowledge of product development, material and details for assigned product range.
• Exhibit strong organizational and self-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Passion for design.
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools/ai visualization is a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major in design or industrial product engineering.
• 1+ years practical experience in Footwear/Apparel/Accessories-or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas.

• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.